On October 13-15, 2010, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Berlin and Germany visited the Cathedral City of the diocese entrusted to him, where he conducted divine services at Holy Protection Church. Priest Andre Sikojev, the Rector of the church, was awarded the gold pectoral cross from the Synod of Bishops in recognition of his zealous service to the Holy Church. Vladyka Mark also met with visitors and clergymen and leading church and social figures.